The Fix Season 5
Season 5 of the Fix started February of 2020 And ended September 2020
Black Girls Hockey Club, Tunisha Singleton, Ph.D. InterviewJoseph had the privilidge of interviewing Dr. Tunisha Singleton about the Black Girls Hockey Club. Dr. Singleton sits on the BGHC Board of Directors Programming Committee and aspires to work with more organizations on projects surrounding sports and society, mental health, multiculturalism, and race/gender/LGBTQ empowerment. She is also a Media Psychologist and emerging media, marketing and digital communications consultant. In addition to business consulting and serving Fielding Graduate University’s Department of Psychology as Adjunct Faculty, Dr. Singleton has turned her attention to tackling her passion in sports, working to boost fan engagement, build community relationships, and plant engaging touch points to fasten a supportive relationship between sports and society.
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Marlon Napier Interview
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Episode 26Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on Doug Williams and James Harris for being inducted into the National Quarterback Club Hall of Fame, Howard alumnus Michael Lindo is the new Director of Player and Family Engagement for the Detroit Pistons, Florida A&M University's Alelee Figueroa is a 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year nominee. The Big 10 and the PAC 12 have postponed all of their fall sports until the spring. Will the ACC, SEC and Big 12 follow? Florida State University wide receiver D.J. Matthews Tweets that he is COVID-19 positive. Head Coach of the Los Angeles Charges Anthony Lynn announces to his team that he is COVID-19 positive. Will we have a college football season in 2020? Joseph gives an update on the last week's NBA and WNBA scores. Deion Sanders calls out all athletes who have decided to opt out of playing in 2020 because of COVID-19. The weekly rant is aimed at FL Governor Ron DeSantis for inviting all of college football to play in the state of Florida. Seattle Sea Hawks rookie Kemah Siverand was cut from the team for trying to sneak a girl into his room. Tune in to get your fix!!
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Episode 25Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on former Virginia State University running back Trenton Cannon for signing a contract to play for the Carolina Panthers. In HBCU news, Purdue University transfer Nojel Eastern is transferring to Howard University to complete his collegiate basketball career, Florida A&M University's football program is looking for a way to play at least four football games this season. In recognition of the Freedom Train Netwokrk's Mental Health Awareness month, Joseph breaks down an NCAA article about how mental health and sports psychologist are not a valued asset for a number of college athletic programs. Emmitt Smith and his wife Pat Smith are getting a divorce after 20 years. #WeAreUnited is the rallying cry for a group of Pac 12 players fighting for better treatment by the NCAA. The San Diego Chargers' Joey Bosa has a new contract for 5 years worth $135 million. The commissioner of Major League Baseball is blaming the players for the COVID-19 outbreak despite weak protocols to keep players safe. Joseph brings you up to speed on the past week's NBA, MLB and WNBA scores. The weekly rant is aimed at Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire for getting caught by police masturbating in a parking lot, the former director of communications for the Los Angles Angles is charged with distributing fentanyl to Tyler Skaggs before Skaggs' death. Tune in to get your fix!!
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Episode 24Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on NBA player Robert Covington of the Houston Rockets, who was a star player for Tennessee State University, helped the Houston Rockets to victory over the Dallas Mavericks. In HBCU news, Ms. "Quadruple Double" Shakyla Hill, former star of the Grambling State University women's basketball team is using her platform to give back in the form of scholarships. According to an article by The Atlantic, high school athletes are struggling with anxiety and depression now more than ever. Several Major League Baseball players have tested positive for COVID-19 causing some games to be canceled. The NFL preseason was canceled due to COVID-19. Will we have an NFL season this year? The NFL is looking to fight domestic violence better by having talks of banning non-disclosure agreements. Michael Jordan donates $2.5 million to help fight black voter suppression. Joseph catches you up on the weeks winners and losers from the WNBA, MLB and NBA. The weekly rant is aimed at NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka, and some guy named Jeffrey Thurston for shooting former college football player Malachi Capers. Tune in to get your fix!!!
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Episode 23Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on Florida A&M University offensive tackle Calvin Ashley for declaring his for the 2021 NFL Draft, Norfolk State University standout basketball player Jermaine Bishop signs a pro deal with a Germany pro league basketball team, Florida A&M University women's basketball player Shalaunda Burney-Robinson also signs a professional basketball deal to play in the Chez Republic. In HBCU news, North Carolina A&T State University's football team is searching for a way to play football in 2020. World Team Tennis player Danielle Collins was dismissed from the tournament for leaving the bubble and leaving the state which was a violation of their COVID-19 protocol. Tracy McGrady and Jermaine O'Neal are starting a sports agency. New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is in the hot seat for allegedly making racist and sexist comments. Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. are scheduled to fight in an exhibition match on September 12th. SPORTS ARE BACK!!!! The WNBA and MLB regular seasons have started and, the NBA preseason has started. The weekly rant is aimed at the girlfriend of Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle D.J. Fluker for a number of alleged domestic violence incidents against Fluker. Tune in to get your fix!!
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Episode 22Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on HBCU track & field athletes being honored with all-academic awards by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. In HBCU news, players from Florida A&M University and North Carolina A&T University have confirmed cases of Coronavirus. A number of NBA players are named to be the latest confirmed cases of the Coronavirus for the NBA, the NFL's Washington franchise announced they were changing their nickname after years of refusing to change the name, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski was suspended without pay for a flagrant email he sent to Sen. Josh Hawley, #freewoj. The NBA has a "snitch line" to help keep anyone from breaking the rules of the bubble, Dwight Howard was already warned for not wearing a mask. A 12 year old in England was arrested for sending a racist message to professional soccer player Wilfried Zaha. The weekly rant is aimed at the NFL's Washington franchise for the alleged on-going culture of sexual harassment which led to 15 women speaking out. Tune in to get your fix!!
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Episode 21Joseph Ward talks HBCU news where ex-Southern University band director accepts a federal plea deal. Former Auburn University wide receiver Marquis McClain will be playing football at Southern University this fall. The Scrap Yard Dawgs Fast Pitch Softball team quit due to Tweets by the general manager in support of Donald Trump and against the BLM movement. Cam Newton is a New England Patriot with a heavy incentive-laden contract. The Big 10, ACC and the Big 12 have announced they will play conference only schedules for fall sports, will the SEC fall in line? The NBA will be restarting on July 30th within the bubble in their quest to crown a champion. Patrick Mahomes is the highest paid player in NFL history with a contract that can be worth up to $503 million. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson was fined by the team for a post on Instagram that was seen as Anti-Semitic. The weekly rant is aimed at the co-owner of the Atlanta Dream for her push to keep BLM protest away from the Atlanta Dream organization. Tune in to get your fix!!
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Episode 20Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on Kentucky State student-athlete Cameron Galloway is honored as the 2020 recipient of the National Student-Athlete Day Giants Steps award, 7 foot tall five-star high school basketball player Makur Maker will be playing college basketball at Howard University. Joseph was joined by Cam and Mike, host of the Nothing Above The Moon Podcast. The gentlemen discussed the NFL playing the Lift Every Voice, the Black National Anthem, before every home game during week one. Does it make sense for sports to return during the middle of the current COVID-19 Pandemic? Would the return of sports be a distraction from the BLM protest against police violence? FedEx, Nike and other companies who are invested in the Washington Redskins have demanded that the name of the team is changed, former Florida State University football players are leading a petition to change the name of Doak Campbell Stadium.
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Episode 19Joseph's HBCU news segment covers HBCU Jump which is an action network built to help HBCU's land top high school athletes, Bethune-Cookman University is leaving the MEAC for the SWAC, Morehouse cancels its football and cross country seasons. Two football player from Liberty University are the latest to leave the University due to racial insensitivity, the National Congress of American Indians is encouraging Washington Redskin's players and other NFL players to boycott the team because the term Redskin is a racial slur, LeBron James' and Maverick Carter's media company The SpringHill Company receives $100,000 to invest into the company, Black college football coaches discuss the issue of the lack of black head football coaches in both college football and the NFL, Kansas State University football players threaten to boycott practice and more because of a racist tweet by a Kansas State student. The weekly rant is aimed at NASCAR and the FBI, NASCAR released the photo of the noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage after the FBI deemed the noose wasn't a hate crime. Tune in to get your fix!!!
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Episode 18Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on former Alcorn State University football player Dennis Thomas for being a candidate for the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame. In HBCU news, former NFL player and head football coach Ken Riley, Sr. is profiled. A black-owned business group representing The African-American Sports & Entertainment Committee filed papers to own an NFL team in Oakland, California, college athletes will be able to earn money off of their names, likeness and images. If sports returns will they be a distraction from the protest against police violence? Kyrie Irvin leads a coalition of players against restarting the NBA season, Iowa and former strength coach Chris Doyle part ways due to allegations of racist behavior, a number of NFL players are positive for COVID-19, Oklahoma State University head coach Mike Gundy was called out by running back Chuba Hubbard for wearing a OAN t-shirt. The weekly rant is aimed at former NFL player Herschel Walker for saying he wants to send protesters calling to defund the police to countries without police. Tune in to get your fix!!!
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Episode 17Joseph shares HBCU news about former Wyoming basketball player transferring to Alabama State University, former Vanderbilt wide receiver C.J. Bolar transfers to Alcorn State, the top 15 year old high school basketball player Mikey Williams says he is considering an HBCU over a PWI. Former Florida Gator wide receiver and NFL player was shot and killed last week in Tampa, FL, controversial sports analyst Jason Whitlock is no longer with Fox Sports 1, the Hornets, Knights and Panthers all terminate their contracts with CPI Security over remarks made by the CEO against the Black Lives Matters protest, DeAndre Hopkins and Deshaun Watson lead the charge of former and current Clemson students to remove the name of former slave holder John C. Calhoun from the campus, Clemson head football coach defends his coach who said the n-word during practice. The weekly rant is aimed at winless NASCAR driver Ray Ciccarelli who retires because the confederate flag was banned.
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Episode 16 Pt. 2Joseph interviews Mr. Bruce Fennel in the Life After Sports Segment. Mr. Fennel is a high school football coach, a former Arena Football Player, who fought his way up from playing Junior College football after not playing high school football. He tell us about the life lessons he has learned and how he was able to find a successful life after football. Tune in!
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Episode 16 Pt. 1Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on former Norfolk State University basketball player Brehanna Daniels, a NASCAR tire changer. In HBCU news, Florida A&M University is leaving the MEAC for the SWAC. The NBA's Board of Governors approves a 22 team format to continue the NBA season, an Oregon State University football player was dismissed from the team over a racist rant that surfaced, former University if Georgia quarterback and now Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm's racist tweets were exposed, Grant Napier was fired as the play-by-play announcer for the Sacramento Kings over an "All Lives Matter" response to a Tweet from DeMarcus Cousins, Florida State University;s head coach Mike Norvell is in hot water with his team after being caught in a lie about talking to his team about the racial tension in America. The Weekly Rant is aimed at New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees for his racist comments about NFL players taking a knee, and racist Fox News host Laura Ingraham is exposed as a supporter of racism as she supports Drew Brees' comments. Tune in to get your fix!!
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Episode 15Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on the North Carolina A&T State University All-American Award recipients. The UFC has returned, in this Saturday's main event former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley was defeated by rising star Gilbert Burns, tennis star Naomi Osaka became the highest paid female athlete of all-time in a 12 month span, NBS general managers are contemplating using a FIBA style tournament format to complete their season, NFL commissioner Roger Godell issues a statement about the murder of George Floyd, the former head of communications for the NFL admitted that Kaepernick was deemed bad for business for the NFL. The weekly rant is aimed Karl Malone as we learned about his past that includes sex with a minor and abandoning his children. Tune in to get your fix!!!
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Episode 14Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on the 57 student-athletes who graduated from Prairie View A&M University recently. In HBCU news, Florida Tech has cut its football program and many are wondering if more HBCU's will be forced to eliminate their football programs? For the 2020 Black Women's Celebration Month Joseph highlights the WNBA career of Cynthia Cooper. Dallas Cowboy legend Emmitt Smith is the latest person to chime in on the Dallas Cowboy Dak Prescott contract standoff, ESPN reveals it's top 10 all-time NBA player list and Joseph gives his opinion, Tom Brady and other athletes along with the Players Coalition send letters to attorneys and the FBI director to investigate the death of Ahmad Aubrey, charges were dropped against Lou Anna K, Simon the former president of Michigan State University in her connection to the Larry Nassar case, arrest warrants were issued for two NFL players after and alleged robbery. The weekly rant is aimed at a former WWE champion who is charged with sexual assault. Tune in to get your fix!!
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Episode 13Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on Hampton University's Robert Gresham III for attaining the highest GPA in the Hampton School of Science. In HBCU news a black owned talent agency is building a platform to help HBCU athletes become professional athletes. In the Black Women's Celebration segment Joseph celebrates former WNBA legend Swin Cash for attaining her new position with the New Orleans Pelicans. Joseph covers episodes 5 & 6 of The Last Dance series, former NBA player Shannon Brown is arrested for shooting at potential buyers of his home, former Louisville head coach and the University if Louisville are given notices of allegations for NCAA violations under Pitino's time as head basketball coach, Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas' wife was arrested after an altercation involving weapons. The weekly rant is aimed at Fox Sports host Jason Whitlock for his sellout comments towards LeBron James because of a Tweet. Tune in to get your fix!!!
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Episode 12Joseph Shines his HBCU spotlight on former Hampton defensive back Christian Angulo for signing as a free agent with the New York Giants. Women's professional hockey player Black Bolden makes NHL history as the first black woman to be a professional hockey scout, we learned more about the Black Girl Hockey Club, Neile Ivey is the new women's basketball head coach, journalist Jemele Hill tweets about the New England Patriots drafting a kicker who is a suspected white supremacist. The Dallas Cowboys drafted former Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, Joseph talks about episodes 3,4 of The Last Dance docuseries. The weekly rant is aimed at former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith for having sex with a 17 year old, former Tulane basketball star Teshaun Hightower was arrested for murder. Tune in to get your fix!!
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Episode 11Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on Morgan State's former wider receiver Manasseh Bailey for signing as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles. He also shines his HBCU spotlight on Norfolk State's former defensive back Bobby Price for signing as a free agent with the Detroit Lions. Joseph gives a recap of the 2020 WNBA Draft, he gives his take on episodes 1&2 of the Chicago Bulls' The Last Dance series, and a recap of the 2020 NFL Draft. The weekly rant is aimed at NASCAR driver Kyle Larson for using the N-Word during a live gaming competition. Tune in to get your fix!
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Episode 10Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on Hank Aaron, his wife, and his foundation for their donation to BCU. In HBCU News the CIAA Rookie of the year is changing teams. Former NBA player J.R. Rider talks about a time when Shaq allegedly offered him $10,000 to beat up Kobe Bryant. Joseph had the pleasure of interviewing FAMU DRS Head Basketball Coach Ericka Cromartie. The Weekly rant is aimed at former NFL running back Chris Johnson and the possible murder situation he is in. Tune in to get your fix!!!
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Episode 9Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on a former Hampton quarterback for earning a role in the front office for the Los Angeles Rams, our second spotlight is shined on Clark Atlanta's head coach for leading the efforts in collecting money to get computers in the hands of HBCU student athletes while at home. The Life After Sports segment featured former collegiate football player and current celebrity fitness trainer, Mr. Gerell Webb, the founder of Itrain365. The weekly rant is aimed at a racist New York Rangers hockey fan you hurled racial slurs at a black New York Rangers prospect. Tune in to get your fix!!
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Episode 8Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on Bowie State University alumnus Khari Lee for signing a contract to play with the Atlanta Falcons this upcoming season. In HBCU News the legendary Harlem Globetrotter Fred "Curly" Neal passed away. Members of the U.S. DOJ are in agreement that trans-women athletes should not compete with biological women, The 2020 Olympics have been postponed until 2021, the TD Garden in Boston has closed down and the payment of the workers is in question, Joseph gives a mock breakdown of who would win the NBA playoffs, Cam Newton still doesn't have a team, Joseph gives his top 5 NFL quarterbacks of all-time. The weekly rant is aimed at all the people who are not taking the Coronavirus serious and have not altered their life to be safe. Tune in to get your fix!!!
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Episode 7Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on the top 20 CIAA basketball scorers of all-time. Why is HBCU sports important? Our High School Highlight featuring Erin Turral a junior basketball player from Lincoln High school in Tallahassee, FL. The effect of Coronavirus on the world of sports, athletes who have tested positive for coronavirus, NFL free agency signings, Simone Biles' reply to USA Gymnastics happy birthday tweet, the Houston Texans traded DeAnrde Hopkins but we learn about a rift between Hopkins and head coach Bill O'Brien. The weekly rant is aimed at Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia for disrespecting all-pro cornerback Darius Slay. Tune in to get your fix!!
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Episode 6Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on the players from the Hampton women's basketball team Laren VanArsdale, Ashley Bates and Nylah Young. In HBCU news Joseph announces the participants invited to the 2020 NFL HBCU combine. WNBA superstar Maya Moore helps get the conviction of an innocent man overturned, Joseph talks about the latest on the NFL substance abuse policy, followed by the latest in the Dak Prescott contract negotiations. Draymond Green and Charles Barkley are having a war of words, NBA player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, unintentionally infected team mate Donovan Mitchell, may have infected others, the entire sports world is shut down because of COVID-19. The weekly rant is aimed at the stupid girl who decided to cuss Joseph because she couldn't be civil and use her words. Tune in to get your fix!!!
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Episode 5Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on the Miles College men's basketball team for becoming back to back SIAC champions. Joseph also shines his HBCU spotlight on Benedict College's women's basketball team for becoming SIAC champions. Joseph was joined by guest Patrick Irvine and Professor Carl Tone Jones to discuss Wilder vs Fury 3, Tank Davis vs Ryan Garcia, and Laila Ali vs Clarissa Shields. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is reportedly offered the richest contract in NFL history, NCAA basketball is headed into March Madness and Joseph brings you up to speed on who's ranked where before tournament seeding, XFL week 5 is completed and you learn about the winners and losers. The NFL is proposing expanding their playoffs from 12 to 14 teams and including a 17 game season. The weekly rant is aimed at the New York Knicks and the Spike Lee incident, also Joseph rants about former NFL player Jack Brewer for calling Donald Trump the "first black president". Tune in to get your fix!!!
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Episode 4Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on the North Carolina A&T State University Men's and Women's track teams for winning the MEAC 4 years in a row. Joseph recaps the Kobe Bryant memorial, the state of Idaho is proposing a bill to ban biological boys from women's sports, YouTuber Logan Paul says he wants to fight former NFL player Antonio Brown, Clarissa Shields and Laila Ali are beefing and may fight. Joseph covers the NFL combine and the NFL CBA negotiations. Joseph tells the winners and losers from week 4 of the XFL season. The Weekly Rant is aimed at boxer Deontay Wilder for blaming his pre-fight suit for the reason he lost to Tyson Fury. Tune in to get your fix!!
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Episode 3Joseph shined his HBCU spotlight on Alabama State's indoor SWAC championship team, he also shined his spotlight on Howard University's swim team for their record breaking performances. Tyson Fury defeats Deontay Wilder with a 7th round TKO, Joseph talks about the Dak Prescott contract situation, he also covers the top 30 NFL free agents. Joseph covers the latest NBA and NCAA Basketball standings, the XFL is in week 3 and Joseph talks about the winners and losers. Former Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Greg Robinson and a friend are arrested at the Mexico and US boarder with 157 pounds of weed. The weekly rant is aimed at Lil Boosie and everyone else who are mad at Dwayne Wade for supporting Zaya. Tune in to get your fix!!!
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Episode 2Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on Prairie View A&M University Women's bowling team for winning the regular season MEAC title. In HBCU news, North Carolina A&T State University is leaving the MEAC. The WNBA has negotiated a new collective bargaining agreement, former WNBA player Tamika Catchings is a finalist for the pro basketball hall of fame, Republican Jim Jordan is called a coward by the brother of the wrestler who was allegedly sexually assaulted. Joseph updates you on the winners and loser from the first two weeks of the XFL season, the NBA All-Star weekend is over and it was very exciting. In the weekly rant, Joseph goes in about two Ohio State football players accused of raping a young lady. Also, journalist Gayle King is on the hot seat for asking Lisa Lesley a cray question about Kobe Bryant's sexual assault case that was dismissed. Tune in to get your fix!!
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Episode 1Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on former HBCU football players Alex Brwon and Terry Bradden for being a part of the Super Bowl winning Kansas City Chiefs organization. Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi, and 8 other die tragically in a helicopter crash. The Kansas City Chiefs are the 2020 Super Bowl Champions. Joseph announces the winners of the 2020 NFL Honors awards, the 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame class is announced, LSU wins the 2020 CFP National Championship, the XFL starts on February 8th, WNBA star Maya Moore sits out another season for a noble cause, Garvanta Davis is filmed in a physical altercation at a Super Bowl event in Miami. The Weekly rant is aimed at an MSNBC reporter who called Kobe Bryant the N-Word on national television. This episode is dedicate to Kobe Bryant. Tune in to get your fix!!!
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